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The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover
Anna Wintour called Vogue Germany’s latest cover star, 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, a “meaningful” subject. -
The Guardian - World
Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
New dating technique finds painting on island of Sulawesi is 6,000 years older than previous record holder. The world’s oldest known picture story is a cave painting almost 6,000 years older than the previous record holder, found about 10km away ... -
NBC News - Top stories
World’s oldest cave painting is at least 51,200 years old, scientists say
A cave painting in Indonesia is the oldest such artwork in the world and the world’s oldest known evidence of storytelling in art, researchers say. -
CBS News - Top stories
Missing 12-year-old girl's remains found after crocodile attack
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief." -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Old [hot] dog, new tricks: Pat Bertoletti wins Nathan's
With Joey Chestnut absent this year, longtime professional eater Pat Bertoletti took home the crown with 58 dogs downed. Plus: Miki Sudo makes history. -
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8-year-old stabbed to death in Queens, suspect fatally shot by police
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Domestic Manners of the Americans': Fanny Trollope's Old-World Wit
The English novelist’s travelogue, bursting with mordant humor and exuberant prose, is an account of her sojourn in the U.S., including—horror of horrors—a trip along the Mississippi River. -
CBS News - Top stories
Saturday Sessions: Bonny Light Horseman performs "Old Dutch"
Supergroup Bonny Light Horseman brings together three successful musicians for a unique blend of folk and Americana music. Now making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with their new double album, "Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free," here is ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet the 19-year-old getting paid to rate Instagram profiles
Evan Smith calls his TikTok page with over 200,000 followers and 33.9 million likes “the instagram bible.” -
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NBC News - Top stories
'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.
A heat wave that's set to break daily temperature records across western and southern states through the weekend has been called "extremely dangerous." -
NBC News - Top stories
2 'dangerous' inmates being held on murder charges spark manhunt after escape from Mississippi jail
Two "dangerous" inmates being held on murder charges escaped from a Mississippi jail early Friday morning sparking a manhunt. -
The Guardian - World
In a fragile and dangerous era, strengthening ties with Europe is Britain's most urgent challenge | Kim Darroch
Keir Starmer inherits a foreign policy in-tray that includes two wars and the possible return of Trump. There was much talk about Ming vases during the election campaign. Instead, in these Euros-dominated days, here’s a football metaphor. Keir ... -
ABC News - Tech
June sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record. String may end soon, but dangerous heat won't
The European climate service Copernicus says Earth's more than year-long streak of record-shattering hot months kept on simmering through June -
ABC News - Tech
Global temperature hits record for 13th straight month in 'stark warning' of dangerous warming, European agency says
Global temperature hits record for 13th straight month in 'stark warning' of dangerous warming, European agency says -
The Hill - Politics
ALICE is on the rise in the US
Following last week’s Poor People’s Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly Morale March on Washington D.C., attention has further turned to ALICE. No, it’s not a she, rather it’s an acronym coined by United Way, which stands for: Asset Limited, Income ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Western US bakes in heatwave
Record temperatures that have sparked large wildfires and endangered lives are set to continue. -
Financial Times - World
Is US inflation still falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadInflation -
BBC News - Top stories
No, UK weather is not being manipulated
False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
The tipping point for UK water
A serious reset led by the next government is vital for an industry that delivers this human necessityUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
How might a rogue president use the US supreme court immunity ruling?
A first pass shows just how much damage a president could do to the rule of law when no longer constrained by it. “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK … It’s, like, incredible.”. The ... -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Use Bait In Stardew Valley
Early into Stardew Valley, Willy will give you a fishing pole, which unlocks fishing. Fishing is a big part of Stardew Valley and a great way to make money early on in the game, but there are a few mechanics you won't be able to use right away. ... -
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NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl kills at least 7 as it batters the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl continues to tear through the Caribbean bringing dangerous waves and ferocious winds as a Category 4 storm. The violent system arrives as more than 105 million Americans brace for what could be a record-breaking Forth of July heat ... -
CBS News - Top stories
At least 121 people killed in India stampede
At least 121 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a stampede broke out at a religious festival in northern India Tuesday. It's still unclear what may have caused the panic. Anbarasan Ethirajan, South Asia editor for BBC News, ...India -
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The New York Times - World
Israel Kills a Top Commander of Hezbollah, Which Replies With a Rocket Barrage
The escalation in violence across the border of Israel and Lebanon came as Western diplomats tried to head off a full-fledged war there.Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel says it killed senior Hezbollah commander
Fighting along Israel's northern border with Lebanon is intensifying, while the IDF continues airstrikes in southern Gaza after ordering more evacuations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest.Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Israeli strike kills senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Hezbollah says it launched 100 rockets at Israel in response to the death of Mohammed Nasser.Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Girl killed in school bus crash 'was wearing seatbelt'
Jessica Baker, 15 was killed along with the driver of the bus when it crashed on the M53 last year. -
BBC News - Top stories
An obsessive loner's plot to kill Holly Willoughby
Deep inside the TV presenter's inbox lies a warning from the man plotting to rape and murder her. -
CBS News - Top stories
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
The big cat could be seen lying near the center divider on northbound lanes of I-405 in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center on Thursday. -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
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ABC News - Top stories
Teen killed by police in New York to be laid to rest
A 13-year-old boy shot to death by police in upstate New York after he pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at officers has been laid to restNew York -
ESPN - Sports
Vikings rookie Jackson among 3 killed in crash
Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former college football players -- Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr. -- were killed in a car crash overnight, according to police.NFL -
The Guardian - World
Four killed and three wounded in shooting at Kentucky party
Police say people had gathered at home in Florence for birthday party of 21-year-old son of homeowner. Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting at a home in northern Kentucky, police said.. The shooting ... -
CBS News - Top stories
4 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Kentucky home
Four people were killed and another three wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning during a pool party at a home in the northern Kentucky city of Florence. The suspect later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, ...